The Berlin Blockade: 1948 Flashcards
0
Q
When did the west announce palms to establish west German state, combining with French zone?
A
June 1, 1948
1
Q
When was the US/ British zone combined to form bizone?
A
January 1948
2
Q
When did the allies introduce a new currency in the western zone?
A
June 18, 1948
3
Q
When did the new currency extend to West Berlin?
A
June 23, 1948
4
Q
When did the Soviets accuse the west of interference and block all road, rail and canal traffic into West Berlin?
A
June 24, 1948
5
Q
What were the three options the West had when the blockade came about?
A
- Push through the blockade
- Abandon Berlin
- Supply the west by air
6
Q
How long did the blockade last?
A
11 months
7
Q
During the blockade, how many allied flights were made?
A
275,000
8
Q
When did Stalin lift the blockade?
A
May 12, 1949
9
Q
What were the consequences of the blockade being lifted?
A
- Western victory
- Tensions escalated
- Stalin turned the Eastern zone into the German Democratic Republic (GDR), or East Germany
